Date of source: Sunday, April 11, 2010
In 2000, after violent protests against it, the anti-Islamic book translated as A Banquet for Seaweed was banned in Egypt. The widespread nature of the protests reflects the domination of religious thought in Egypt; however, the book was defended by Syrian author Hilmī al-Nimnim. According to al-...
Date of source: Monday, March 9, 2009
The article presents an interview with Safwat Hijāzī discussing different issues such as those about the attacks against da‘iyahs, insulting Islam and the Prophet Muhammad, monopoly, normalization, and organ donation. He was also asked about his opinion on Christian attempts to Christianize Muslim...
Date of source: Sunday, January 25, 2009
This article sheds light on the six necessary legal procedures which are to be fulfilled before validating a conversion to Islam.
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
The article discusses the percentage of Egyptians that are sent to receive a religious education.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The article is based on an interview with the well-known cleric Khālid al-Jindī.
Date of source: Sunday, May 13, 2007
The author investigates the traditions surrounding death in Islam, and the belief in the afterlife.
Date of source: Thursday, March 29, 2007
‘Alā’ al-Ghutrayfī interviews ‘Amr Khalid and discusses his vision concerning the future and how he applies it through his programs.
Date of source: Sunday, March 18, 2007
The article discusses three recent books that cover a number of topics that focus on religion. The authors that are discussed include Patricia Hampl, Richard Dawkins and Matthew Kneale.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 15, 2004
The idea proposed by the Minster of Awqaf [Religious Endowment] Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Zaqzouq inspired wide-scale reactions among Muslim scholars and the public. Many conservative Muslims did not like the idea of unifying the Azan, likely because it is so radically different from what people are used...
Date of source: Thursday, January 11, 2007
The article talks about Saudi female preaching activities in Saudi Arabia. It represents different opinions and requests of different well-known Saudi female preachers.